Grave filler



Oct. 30, 1934. E. H. WILLIAMS GRAVE F I LLER Filed Jan. 29, 1934 2 SheeLs--Shee'fI l iat'ented. ct. 30, 119374 4.UNITED` STATES PATENT OFFICE 1 Claim.

The invention relates to a grave filler and more especially to a sectional dirt chute constituting the graveller.

The primary object of the invention is the pro- "vision of a device of this character, wherein the body for the reception of dirt is made in two sections, these being detachably joined with each other, and when joined the same can be adjusted to incline said body so that the dirt contained therein can be precipitated into an open grave for the filling thereof, the device being of a nature so as to hold the dirt to avoid the spreading thereof or being trampled by persons when gathered about the grave, as well as permitting floral Vpieces to be supported on the earth contained within said device, thereby relieving the same from being unsightly, the dirt being readily released for its delivery into the grave.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a device of this character, wherein the construction thereof is novel in form and permits transportation, as well as the storage thereof in the least possible space when not in use. i A further object of the invention is the pro- 4--vision of a device of this character which is simple in construction, thoroughly reliable and eicient in its purpose, readily placed for use and easily removed, strong, durable, and inexpensive to manufacture.

With these and other objects in view, the invention consists in the features of construction, combination and arrangement of parts as will be hereinafter more fully described in detail, illustrated in the accompanying drawings, which dis- 'lclose the preferred embodiment of the invention, and pointed out in the claims hereunto appended.

In the accompanying drawings:

`Figure 1 is avertical longitudinal sectional view through the device constructed in accordance `flwith the invention taken on the line 1-1 of Figure 2, looking in the direction of the arrows, and the same being located next to an open grave and in position for the carriage of a load of dirt or earth.

Figure 2 is a top plan view.

Figure 3 is a rear end elevation.

Figure 4 is a vertical longitudinal sectional w'ew showing the parts detached and assembled in compact form.

Figure 5 is a sectional view on the line 5-5 of Figure 2, looking in the direction of the arrows.

Similar reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views in l the drawings. 5'5` Referring to the drawings in detail, the device comprises a tapered or substantially triangularshaped body, indicated generally at A, including the sections 10 and 11, respectively, these being made from sheet metal, and at the smaller end of the section 10 is provided an open mouth 12 60 closed by a gate 13, the latter being formed with channeled flanges 14 receiving the outturned straight flanges 15 on the sides of the section 10 and carrying a handle 16 so that such gate 13 can be manually manipulated for the opening and 35 closing of the mouth l2 of the section 10.

The sections 10 and 11 are formed with the side ledges 17 and the end ledge 18 at the wider end of the section 11, respectively, to which are secured stanchions or braces 19 for the walls of 70 said sections. These sections 10 and 11, at their meeting edges 20 and 21, respectively, are detachably joined with each other and this is had by the use of a pair of hooks 22 which are carried by the ledges 1'7 of the section 11, which engage 75l' in openings 23 in the ledges 17 of the section 10, this make-up being shown in Figure 5 of the drawings. The side walls of the section 11 have the extensions 24 which overlap the side walls of the section 10 at the inner faces thereof.

At the mouth end of the section l0 and suitably riveted to the bottom thereof, at its underside, is a cross piece 24 having the holes 25 for accommodating spikes 26 which anchor this end to the ground. At the wider end of the section 11, medially of the ledge 18, is an internally threaded barrel 27 which depends therefrom to accommodate a jack screw 28 connected by the universal coupling 29 with a foot 30 so that on adjustment of the screw 28 the device can be raised and 90" lowered at the heel thereof to vary the angular disposition of the body A so that dirt contained therein can be discharged into an open grave, indicated at B. The part 31 of the coupling 29 is provided with Spanner sockets 32 so that 95 the screw 28 can be conveniently turned by hand for the adjustment of the device.

When the device is not in use the sections 10 and 11 can be detached from each other and one section fitted onto the other so as to reduce the extent of the device for the storage thereof within the least possible space, this being shown in Figure 4 of the drawings.

The sections 10 and 11 have arranged at the bottom thereof and suitably riveted thereto the stirrup-like legs 33 and 34, respectively, so that these sections may be brought to rest thereon.

When the device is positioned as shown in Figure 1 of the drawings and the gate 13 removed from the mouth 12, the dirt as contained within the sections 10 and 11', when attached to each other, Will gravitate therefrom for discharge in the open grave B, as should be clearly apparent. The device when in use retains the dirt and prevents the spreading thereof which renders the area next to the grave unsightly and at the same time avoids trampling by persons when present at the grave, and also oral pieces may be placed thereon to eliminate the unsightly appearance at the graveside`v L j What is claimed is:

A device of the character described comprising aie.v 

